Category Archives: waterbrush

VSW: Flash Mob in Hartford, Connecticut

Posted on November 30, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Last images of Hartford Connecticut this month. I love Flash Mobs, the surprise and delight! When I found one in Hartford I decided to try sketching from it. Still keeping with the very fast sketches! LAST images in the Fabriano…. … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, challenge, pen & ink, virtual sketching, waterbrush, watercolor | Tagged #Connecticut, #flashmob, #Lamy, architecture, art journal, De Atramentis Document ink, Hartford, Lamy Al-Star, Lamy LX, Lexington Grey Noodlers ink, Platinum Preppy pen, Super5 ink, virtual sketchwalk, watercolor | 2 Comments

Hahnemühle Post Cards, VLOG, Gardenia

Posted on October 29, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Braving another go at a video, my other first try! Lighting is better… About ink painting, shown on a Hahnemühle Post Card. Tips: I pin my postcards on a stiff board (I use the mailing envelopes from Redbubble). I can … Continue reading →

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VSW: Barcelona, 1, Looking for Gaudi

Posted on August 4, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

This month on our virtual walk we are looking for Antonio Gaudi… Admittedly, by the time I landed in Barcelona I was burned out on travel, and spent more time eating and shopping for boots before returning home… However, Gaudi was … Continue reading →

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Hahnemühle Post Cards, 7, Palms

Posted on August 1, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

A tropical island, one place I go that is my happy place… Not too hot, Pacific Ocean, breezes. Brunaille and grisaille underpainting. Sent! Laguna Beach iconic view — from one of many photos I’ve taken over the years. Brunaille and … Continue reading →

Posted in creativity, drawing, ink painting, memory, painting, pen & ink, process, waterbrush, watercolor | Tagged #365sketch2017, #WorldWatercolorMonth, art journal, brunaille, Daniel Smith watercolors, De Atramentis Document ink, Diamine Ancient Copper Ink, grisaille, Hahnemühle Post Cards, Holbein, Laguna Beach, Lamy Joy, Lexington Grey Noodlers ink, Neocolor II, palm tree, palms, Pentalic HB woodless pencil, Platinum Carbon pen, Robert Oster ink, Super5 ink, watercolor | 4 Comments

Hahnemühle Post Cards, 5

Posted on July 15, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

A second image of Randy’s Gardenia created during the video. Terry Phillips’ Morning Glories climbing her bird feeder, showing a bit of the layering process from ink to finish. Hahnemühle makes a longer post card, which I played with above. … Continue reading →

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VSW: Hahnemühle Floral Post Cards, 2

Posted on June 9, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Last month’s Every Day in May challenge, and my requiring no pencil, has a hold over in that as I am stressed and busy I continue with just a sketch of anything I pull out of the bag of images, … Continue reading →

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VSW: Hahnemühle Floral Post Cards, 1

Posted on June 7, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Working this months Virtual Sketchwalk (all flowering thangs) on Hahnemühle Post Cards, mostly directly in ink again, as I have no time so am doing quick sketches. Pepper trees remind me of Canoga Avenue in the San Fernando Valley, which … Continue reading →

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Every Day in May: 29, Sammers

Posted on May 29, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Trying to pick names for his playmates is hard; Sammy was his name pretty fast, though we tried to find a Vedic or Buddhist name for him… Sam Sammy Sammerston Sam Sam the Cat Cat Man Sammers. A good name … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, art journal, challenge, drawing, ink painting, painting, pen & ink, sketchbook, waterbrush, watercolor | Tagged art journal, Cat, Hahnemühle Watercolour Book, Lamy Al-Star, Pentel Aquash Water Brush, Sammy, Super5 Frankfurt ink, watercolor | 6 Comments

Every Day in May: 28, STOP

Posted on May 28, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

A traffic sign. To hear about journalling and architectural sketching classes, follow me on Facebook! ☾ Hahnemühle Watercolour Book, Lamy Al-Star with Diamine Grey ink (not waterproof), red ink. ©D. Katie Powell My images/blog posts may be reposted; please … Continue reading →

Posted in art journal, challenge, ink painting, painting, pen & ink, sketchbook, waterbrush | Tagged art journal, Diamine Grey ink, Hahnemühle Watercolour Book, Lamy Al-Star, Pentel Aquash Water Brush, stop, Super5 Frankfurt ink, watercolor | Leave a comment

Every Day in May: 27, Something Old

Posted on May 27, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Family gifts, something old, but the jade ball came in this lovely box from Firenze, Italy. I think it was a gift for graduation or a birthday. I loved the box more than the jade ball, truth be told. I … Continue reading →

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Every Day in May: 25, Rooster Whistle

Posted on May 25, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

I use this musical instrument to drive the cats mad…. My plastic rooster whistle with the vibrating wheel! To hear about journalling and architectural sketching classes, follow me on Facebook! ☾ Hahnemühle Watercolour Book, Fineline Masking Fluid, Lamy Al-Star with … Continue reading →

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Every Day in May, 23-24, Transparent Perfume

Posted on May 24, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Had to draw transparent and perfume… Mine usually comes in the form of creams but I do love the scents from Pacifica. The list, above. To hear about journalling and architectural sketching classes, follow me on Facebook! ☾ Hahnemühle Watercolour … Continue reading →

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Every Day in May, 22, Mugs

Posted on May 22, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Mitchell and I collected them before I knew how much fun they are to sketch. We like big cups, and they have to feel good in the hand. They have to be colorful or hand-painted. There has to be one … Continue reading →

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Every Day in May: 20-21, Bike in the Park

Posted on May 21, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

Business is interfering with my posting life! It is not walk in the park this week, deadlines and stress abound! Drawing this from the top of my head was freeing, a trip outside at 1am! This was going along nicely … Continue reading →

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Every Day in May, 15-17

Posted on May 19, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

i cannot believe i am so swamped at work that i posted two of these before. *sigh* losing it… edited It is not fancy, not pretty, and not expensive. It has many annoying design qualities. But in the end, the … Continue reading →

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Every Day in May, 18, My Sweet Sumthin’, My Husband

Posted on May 18, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

How lovely that the prompt for our anniversary is “Something Sweet”! I sketched both my husband Mitchell’s sweet face and the truffles we shared for our anniversary! You never know when the best thing in the world is going to … Continue reading →

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Every Day in May: Days 11-14

Posted on May 14, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

FINALLY, I am caught up with postings and painting! Christmas cactus remind me of my grandmother, Mimi. I have NO green thumb for indoor plants but I have always had one of them in my home. Ours is a bit … Continue reading →

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Every Day in May, 9-10, HUGE Problem, and a Great Lunch

Posted on May 12, 2017 by D. Katie Powell

I find this EDIM is causing me to write more than I do about my drawings… The prompts this year feel more personal to me. The prompt for the 9th was something huge, and as it followed the smallest-thing-on-my-desk, I … Continue reading →